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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Aniline reacts with bromine water to form
Options
A Bromobenzene
B m-Bromoaniline
C 2,4,6-Tribromoaniline
Correct Answer
D o- plus p-Bromoaniline
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aniline reacts with bromine water to give 2,4,6-tribromoaniline (white precipitate) because the amino group is strongly activating and ortho-para directing, leading to polybromination.

Hint

What is the product of bromination of aniline with bromine water?

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